My Lady Always Lacks Ambition-Chapter 1076 - 1046: Are You Interested in Rebellion?

Chapter 1076: Chapter 1046: Are You Interested in Rebellion?

Qin Liuxi personally escorted Lin Xiang to the secluded private room not open to outsiders at Fengxiu’s place, after all, they were planning a rebellion... oh, planning the cultivation of the next Saint, an important matter that mustn’t be overheard.

However, Lin Xiang’s face didn’t look too well, slightly pale with two fever blisters at the corners of his lips. Fortunately, he had been in a high position for a long time, displaying authority without losing elegance and still exuding dignity, which didn’t affect his appearance.

Qin Liuxi asked someone to bring medicine powder over, saying: "Aren’t the Imperial Physicians from the Imperial Hospital pretty idle that they actually let you get fever blisters?"

Lin Xiang smiled bitterly: "Last year’s late winter snow disaster was severe, spread across large areas, and there were many victims. Although being reinstated was a joyful event for me, encountering such a situation truly was a headache, especially since the national treasury was empty making disaster relief difficult. Otherwise, how else could this auction be held? As someone in a high position, one must view the overall picture and not focus solely on one place, especially just being reinstated, it’s crucial to achieve significant accomplishments to deserve this position."

"Those who can do more work, you’ve worked hard." Qin Liuxi handed over a cup of tea.

Lin Xiang shook his head and said, "It’s just the duty of the man in office."

He picked up the tea, sipped it, looked at Qin Liuxi, and said: "Years without seeing each other, your splendor surpasses before, your master... though late, I still must extend my condolences."

Qin Liuxi laughed lightly and said: "This remark, I should say to you, too."

Her master passed away, and his mother similarly left for the heavenly abode.

Lin Xiang remembered his deceased mother, showed a face of remembrance, and said: "My mother passed very peacefully, thanks to you, temple master, for diagnosing her earlier. Otherwise, she would’ve suffered a lot before passing away."

As he spoke, he cupped his hand toward Qin Liuxi.

Qin Liuxi smiled and said: "The Old Lady will ascend to the paradise."

Lin Xiang also smiled, raised his eyebrows, and said: "I heard that Vice Minister Cui suggested organizing this charity auction, which was your idea?"

"Lin Xiang has quite a formidable source of information, I had directed Mr. Cui not to disclose it, but it seems it couldn’t be hidden from you." Qin Liuxi complimented.

"It was purely coincidental when his family arrived in the capital, they happened to encounter Qingtang and others, and later visited my home too, naturally, nothing was hidden." Lin Xiang said: "My granddaughter also greatly benefited from your kindness. If not for her great luck, she might not have survived until the day she met you."

The Soul-devouring Gu, both he and the Zuo Family were kept in the dark about it, just the thought of this matter induced a fright.

Qin Liuxi lightly tapped the table and said: "Lin Xiang, are you intending to repay the kindness on behalf of your granddaughter?"

Lin Xiang was a seasoned Old Fox in the officialdom, upon hearing this, he astutely asked: "Will it be donating a golden statue or converting it to silver?"

Qin Liuxi’s mouth twitched, shaking her head, she said: "This time, there’s something different."

"Oh?"

"Lin Xiang is a First-rank Prime Minister, surrounded by many capable people, though they might not be able to reach the heavens with their eyes and ears, surely they can investigate certain matters, right?"

Lin Xiang’s eyes squinted halfway, saying: "What do you want to investigate?"

"It’s not anyone else, it’s your nemesis, Princess Si Yi."

Lin Xiang was startled: "What did she do to you?"

"To be precise, it should be investigating Prince Xinyang Mansion," Qin Liuxi said: "There’s a poisonous insect woman beside Princess Si Yi, she was the one who planted the Gu on your granddaughter. I removed the Gu, and that poisonous insect woman suffered backlash and perished. However, after the small one was gone, a greater one came; Princess Si Yi again found the master of the poisonous insect woman, who coincidentally also ended up dead by my hand!"

Lin Xiang: "..."

You say killing people quite lightly.

"Do you know why I eliminated that later Taoist? Just because I learned from his mouth about a bizarre and sinister thing."

Lin Xiang didn’t interrupt but awaited the words that followed.

Qin Liuxi then concisely narrated about Prince Xinyang Mansion’s intent to seek a noble offspring through evil magic.

Lin Xiang’s face darkened slightly, becoming more solemn.

As the current Prime Minister, he had a keen sense for matters concerning bids for power. Just from Qin Liuxi’s mention, an idea sparked in his mind.

Prince Xinyang wants to rebel!

The Five Elements complete, the fortune of an endless noble child, if attained, wouldn’t all desires be fulfilled?

If Prince Xinyang plans to rebel, wouldn’t the fortune brought by such a noble child also overturn this empire?

However...

"She cannot bear." Lin Xiang shook his head.

Qin Liuxi looked over, what does that mean?

Lin Xiang held the tea cup with a meaningful look saying: "A venomous person like her can harm an infant, how could she be worthy to be a mother? Lacking maternal compassion, best not let the child suffer, let it reincarnate elsewhere."

Upon hearing this, Qin Liuxi understood and said: "You gave her infertility medicine?"

"Not quite, but close enough." Lin Xiang said: "Yet if I were Prince Xinyang, I definitely wouldn’t put all my eggs in one basket. If he truly desires this so-called noble offspring, surely Princess Si Yi is not the only hope he relies on."

Qin Liuxi raised an eyebrow and said: "Indeed, a single seed rarely sprouts from one hole; if several holes are activated simultaneously..."

Her expression tensed, exchanging a glance with Lin Xiang.

Could it be that apart from Aunt Song, there are other yin fetus breeding grounds? Or perhaps a single yin fetus, held by several women, could be Princess Si Yi or others from Prince Xinyang Mansion.

Thus, leaving no opportunities for failure.

Qin Liuxi thought more and felt this is what Prince Xinyang should plot, she miscalculated this point.

"Lin Xiang is indeed a seasoned strategist."

Lin Xiang laughed: "I’ll take that as a compliment. But do you think Prince Xinyang’s intention is to..."

"Rebel!"

Lin Xiang choked a bit on her blatant words, subconsciously observed outside, this place is soundproof, right?

Qin Liuxi laughed saying: "Rest assured, no one can hear us from here."

Nearby, Fengxiu disguised as a pillar: Indeed, I am no human!

"Do you want to investigate if Prince Xinyang Mansion is rebelling?" Lin Xiang probed.

"Whether he rebels or not is of no consequence to me, but such sinister methods, I’m curious where Prince Xinyang learned them from. I suspect a formidable alchemist is aiding him in committing these misdeeds." Qin Liuxi said: "I don’t care about Prince Xinyang’s life or death; I only want to know who the alchemist beside him is."

If Prince Xinyang is playing a grand game of chess, then for the peace of Da Feng, it is indeed necessary to investigate, after all, Prince Xinyang’s fief, Taizhou, is easily defensible yet challenging to conquer, and its resources are relatively abundant. If he truly seeks rebellion, indeed he has some foundation!

Lin Xiang said: "Once I return, I’ll send someone to investigate."

Qin Liuxi then handed over several amulets, saying: "If indeed there is a formidable alchemist, make sure they are cautious not to reveal their presence and avoid rash actions, merely gathering intelligence will suffice. These amulets will protect your people, keep them safe."

Seeing her solemnity, Lin Xiang knew that among competent alchemists, she wasn’t the only one, so he took them without politeness.

He had just tucked the amulets into his wallet, took a sip of tea, only to hear Qin Liuxi suddenly say:

"By the way, about rebellion, Lin Xiang, are you interested?"

Pff.

Lin Xiang looked at her in shock, you say that again?